Fondation Botnar is a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people living in cities around the world. Advocating for the inclusion of youth voices and the equitable use of AI and digital technology, the foundation invests in and supports innovative programmes and research and brings together actors from across sectors to create dialogue and partnerships. We work with and for young people of all backgrounds to contribute to a world that is supportive of their wellbeing and respects, protects and fulfils their rights. With our policy work, we aim to help generate, translate and disseminate evidence, raise awareness, and build capacity and will for policy and normative change at city, national, and global levels. We are seeking a Policy Advocacy Manager to strengthen our team. Main responsibilities In this role, you would... - Support the development and delivery of Fondation Botnar's policy strategy around young people's rights and wellbeing. - Work closely with the Governance and Policy Lead, the Engagement & Communications Lead and the thematic leads to ensure alignment between Fondation Botnar's policy strategy, stakeholder engagement and programmatic work. - Keep abreast of the latest policy discussions and developments around young people's rights and wellbeing, for example, on the following topics: digital politics and digital transformation, health and wellbeing, and urban governance. - Support the development of theme-specific evidence-based policy and advocacy recommendations to position the foundation as part of its philanthropic strategy implementation. - Support Fondation Botnar and its partners in the development of effective approaches to processing evidence for informing policy and practice. - Ensure that the policy dimension of young people's wellbeing is always considered when we design our philanthropic work and facilitate synergies between and across projects and portfolios. - Build respectful and trusted partnerships, facilitate collaboration and coordinate joint policy and advocacy projects with key stakeholders and partners. - Convene and facilitate stakeholder meetings and support key events, with a particular focus on engaging and collaborating with local partners and young people. - Contribute to further developing the organisation's stakeholder engagement approach, including curation of management tools. - Manage policy advocacy-related projects (including oversight of budgets, timelines, and reporting). About you You have.... - A Master's degree, preferably in political or social science, public policy, or human rights. - Minimum 3-5 years of experience in policy-related work in low/middle-income countries (LMICs), preferably in one or more of the following fields: digital politics and digital transformation, young people's health and wellbeing, urban governance. - Considerable experience of working/ living in LMICs. - Demonstrable ability to oversee policy research and to analyse policy gaps and opportunities. - Demonstrable experience in managing impactful policy advocacy projects at the global, regional, national, and/or local levels and a keen understanding of the strengths and limitations of different approaches to policy advocacy. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in conveying messages effectively to a range of audiences; fluency (verbal and written) in English is required, other languages are an advantage. - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders at all levels and across different countries and contexts. - Facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. At Fondation Botnar, we value collaboration and team spirit. You should be a creative, critical, and independent thinker, committed to being part of a small, focused team with shared ideals for the organisation's goals. You should be comfortable working autonomously yet be open to discussion, feedback and guidance from team leads. Cultural sensitivity and awareness are key. A willingness to travel globally is required. Our offer - Located in the centre of Basel, our staff has access to state-of-the-art facilities and flexible work arrangements; partial home office is required. - Working level: 80-100% - Type of contract: Staff (open-ended) - Start date: September 2024 Application and selection process Interested qualified candidates submit their complete application (CV and motivation letter) to cinfo no later than 6 May 2024 via the blue "apply" button below. If you have further questions, please contact recruitment@cinfo.ch. First round of interviews: 3rd week of May Candidates preferably have or can easily obtain a work permit for Switzerland.
The Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP), a soon-to-be-launched multi-stakeholder platform between the Swiss coffee industry, civil society and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), aims to consolidate and scale up existing sustainability efforts of the Swiss coffee sector. Its vision is an industry that respects the rights of all people, protects the climate and the environment, and operates with integrity and within planetary boundaries, ensuring sustainable coffee sourcing and improved livelihoods for producers and their families. As of June 2024, or by agreement, we are looking for a "Coffee Lead" for the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) (80-100%) Key responsibilities: The Coffee Lead will support the SSCP's governing bodies, working groups and members in the following areas: SSCP representation: Serve as the representative of the SWISSCO Coordination Office[[1]](#_ftn1) towards the SSCP Board and the members of the SSCP. Coordinate closely with the Executive President of the SSCP on strategic matters and their operationalization Roadmap development: Manage and coordinate the elaboration of a roadmap for the SSCP, defining strategic orientation and targets of the platform Member management: Manage member-related activities, including general assembly preparation, and administrative tasks (invoicing, etc.) Communication, awareness and outreach: Ensure efficient and effective communication with members and the interested public; engage in networking within the coffee sector; handle public relations Event organisation: Organise events on priority topics defined by members and established in the roadmap Working groups coordination: Coordinate and organize sessions on topic-specific working groups Projects in producing countries: Manage the selection processes for projects in producer countries; support and monitor implementation progress; coordinate with donors, financial management and contracting [[1]](#_ftnref1) The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) is mandated by SSCP to manage the secretariat. The "Coffee Lead" will therefore be part of the team of the SWISSCO Coordination Office and report to its Executive Director. Thus, the "Coffee Lead" will be supported in the various tasks by the SWISSCO Coordination Office and benefit from the experience and know-how in running a multi-stakeholder platform. Qualifications: Self-reliant with a quick mental grasp, flexibility, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure Organisational talent with editorial flair and an affinity for communication and social media Skilled convener with proven ability to engage and mobilise a diverse group of stakeholders such as the private sector, authorities, and non-profit organisations Comfortable with speaking in public Ideally experience with multi-stakeholder processes and development cooperation, as well as knowledge and experience in the coffee sector Used to working in an interdisciplinary environment with people from a wide variety of backgrounds in linguistic, cultural and professional terms University (of applied sciences) degree, preferably in economics, international relations, or political sciences Several years of professional experience in project management, preferably in the commodity sector and/or sustainability Negotiation skills in German, French and English are required, knowledge of Spanish is an advantage Application: Applications may be sent to Mr Christian Robin (including a letter of motivation, CV, references and certificates by 24 April 2024): Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa Mr Christian Robin Gutenbergstrasse 14 3011 Bern christian.robin@kakaoplattform.ch
THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s) have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX: The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank's mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank's development agenda. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT: The role of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Directorate is to foster infrastructure and urban development in Africa through appropriate policies and strategies as well as projects and programs interventions which the Bank might finance on national, regional or continent-wide basis. THE POSITION: The Principal Operation Coordinator will support in coordinating operational work program, lending program and economic and sectoral work of the department. The incumbent will work closely with the Director and Managers and provide technical inputs. He/She will also participate to the budget preparation process and the production of the Budget Framework Paper. The Incumbent will serve as support to task managers on projects and consultancy procurements issues and will coordinate activities across the Department. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Infrastructure and Urban Development, the Principal Operation Coordinator will perform the following duties and responsibilities: - Provide support to the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department in setting their respective work programs, lending programs and harmonizing their implementation in line with the operational priorities. - Report to the Director on work program progress and identify critical areas that deserve specific support and provide recommendations as appropriate. - Produce reports and statistics related to the execution of the work program. - Implement and ensure compliance with the budget management guidelines and procedures. - Assist in coordinating and implementing the activities and programs, performance monitoring, budgeting of the department. - Coordinate budget submission and the key performance indicators implementation process, the work program and the alignment with the Bank Operational priorities. - Participate in the preparation of the monthly Key Performance Indicator report and ensure the coordination of the contribution of the department to the preparation of the Quarterly institutional reporting by the Programing and Budget department. - Represent the Department on internal events of the Bank to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. - Serve as the Secretary to the Department Management Team (DMT); - Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge) - Hold at least a Master's degree in Data Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant fields with a strong background in quantitative methods; - Have a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience gained in an operational department, working in SAP, BPPS, Wakanda, and other software. Demonstrated experience in Portfolio performance management and/or performance and budget monitoring would be an asset. - Demonstrate good knowledge of the operational policies, procedures, budgeting processes and processes, work program preparation/monitoring, and project processing review cycles and of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) or other development agencies. - Good understanding of MDB's project life cycle, budget cycle, reporting system - Strong command of statistical tools. - Work in close cooperation with the Management Team in managing critical areas or challenges arising from the delivery of the work programs. - Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical skills, sense of accuracy and attention to details. - Excellent teamwork skills and ability to interact effectively with staff members at all levels. - Ability to work under pressure and to deliver timely quality services. - Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as part of a multicultural team. - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other. - Serve as focal point of the department in various areas. - Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. This position is part of the management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision. THE COMPLEX: The Senior Vice-President is responsible for supporting the President in the day-to-day management of the Bank Group to achieve it strategic objective, and drive performance culture that will align all processes and systems to deliver high impact results. The Senior Vice-President will provide effective leadership and exceptional coordination to ensure implementation and monitoring of key corporate decisions as well as the identification of necessary corrective measures and actions. The Senior Vice-President will lead senior management discussions, decisions-making process and the implementation of key board and management decisions. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT: The SVP supervises the Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), which acts as the custodian of the procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) and financial management (FM) profession, and has the following responsibilities for its functions: (i) developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank's FM and procurement operations for the Board; (iii) developing training strategy for internal and external clients; (iv) and dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (v) providing the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); and (vi) inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and Financial Management activities undertaken by the regions. The Regional Procurement Coordinator, Central Africa, Regional Development and Business Delivery Office (RDGC) should ensure that the project procurement activities financed by the Bank in his/her region, are compliant with the Bank's Procurement Policy. This is done by advising on procurement arrangements and reviewing procurement decisions of the Procurement specialists' team within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The incumbent also contributes to the preparation of the Bank's Country Strategy Paper, and to building procurement capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project-related procurement matters, and assessing and strengthening the Borrower's procurement systems. The Regional Procurement Coordinator reports administratively to the Regional Operations Manager for Implementation Support (ROM-IS) and functionally to the Division Manager of Procurement (SNFI) for Central, North, and Western Africa regions. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager Procurement, the Regional Procurement Coordinator will, in his/her duty station: - Ensure consistent, uniform and predictable application of the Policy within the region and provide corrective actions as appropriate. - Review procurement policy deviations and provide clearance for inclusion in Project Appraisal Reports (PARs) for subsequent Board approval with clearance of the manager as needed. - Review all cases involving the use of Third-Party procurement methods and procedures and provide clearance for inclusion of those methods and procedures in the PAR for Board approval with clearance of the manager as needed. - Review and clear procurement diagnostic assessment reports (Bank Procurement Appraisal Reports (BPAR), Sector Market Assessments) for approval by the Manager and Director of SNFI, assist Regional member countries with their procurement reforms, and mobilize financial resources for this assistance. - Review and clear the assessment of borrowers' procurement systems done by the Procurement specialists' team and the design of adequate action plans to improve Borrowers' procurement systems and to strengthen the institutional capacity within borrowers' entities. - Participate with other Multilateral Development Banks in the assessment of the Regional Member Countries procurement systems. - Review and clear procurement cases as per the Bank's Delegation of Authority matrix for Sovereign and Non-Sovereign projects. - Take a proactive role in ensuring 'Quality at Entry work' through the supervision of a team of Procurement Specialists across the region in terms of the Fiduciary and Development mandate of the Bank. - Follow up with Procurement Specialists regarding complaints received from bidders, contractors or civil society. - Deal with cases where the advice provided by Procurement Specialists was not accepted by Task Managers and find appropriate solutions. - Facilitate and undertake training seminars/workshops for the Borrower and Bank Staff and Business Opportunity seminars for the regional and non-regional private sector. - Prepare all Project Procurement briefs for the Senior Management when required; - Monitor Procurement Data Entry by reviewing their quality through random checks to ensure that accurate procurement data are generated for SNFI reports. - Maintain procurement information regarding her/his region on the Bank's Website. - Make sure that the objectives of the key performance indicators set up by the Procurement department are attained by developing tools. - Prepare periodic activity reports of the region and the Bank's Annual Procurement Reports. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience, and knowledge): - Hold at least a Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Public/Business Administration, Law, Procurement, Economics or related fields. - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in providing procurement support and advice to the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank or any other similar institution in developing countries, having private sector experience will be an added advantage. - Proven familiarity with and solid experience in the practice of procurement of goods and works and the acquisition of consultancy services under donor funding conditions, it would be desirable to have knowledge of Bank Procurement policy. - Experience in supervising and effectively managing the implementation of development projects and programs. - Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results-oriented for achieving both the Bank's and the Borrowers' objectives. - Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff and Borrowers to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues. - Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with Procurement Specialists and sector specialists working in the Region - Strong leadership and coaching skills. - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in French with a working knowledge of English. - Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience in SAP operations. 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa THE COMPLEX: The Vice Presidency for 'Agriculture, Human, and Social Development' is a Sector Complex focusing on the Bank's High 5s priorities of "Feed Africa" and "Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa". The Complex objectives are (i) to develop policy and strategy; (ii) provide deep sector expertise to the Regions by gathering pools of experienced individuals who can be consulted to provide sector expertise on complex transactions; (iii) develop new financing instruments; (iv) represent the Bank with external stakeholders on aspects of "Feed Africa" and Improve Quality of Life for the People of Africa". THE HIRING DEPARTMENT: The Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department works closely with the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department and the Regional Directorates to provide support for the delivery of Feed Africa: Strategy for Agricultural Transformation in Africa, 2016-2025. Feed Africa has "7 Enablers", i.e.: (i) increase productivity by catalyzing the development of effective input distribution systems and reduction in post-harvest waste and loss; (ii) realize the value of increased production by facilitating increased investment into output markets and supporting market incentives for value addition; (iii) increase investment into enabling infrastructure, both hard and soft infrastructure; (iv) create an enabling agribusiness environment with appropriate policies and regulation; (v) catalyze capital flows (especially commercial lending and private investment) to scale agribusinesses; (vi) ensure inclusivity, sustainability and effective nutrition beyond what the market may deliver otherwise; and (vii) coordinate activities to kick start transformation, align activities and investments of different actors, and guide initial activities to the point where private sector actors can be crowded in. The Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department focuses on delivery of the following: - Design, finance and promote Public-Private Partnerships and private sector-led Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). - Finance, scale and catalyze capital flows of commercial lending and private investment into agribusinesses. - Accelerate agriculture transformation through private sector actors. - Design and support disaster risk financing structures to mitigate the financial impact of natural disasters and climate-related events on vulnerable populations in Africa through private sector led and enabled insurance and hedging mechanisms. - Support Agri-small medium enterprise (SME) financing through catalytic mechanisms including but not limited to concessional and blend financing. - Catalyze and support capital flows to scale SMEs by establishing risk sharing facilities and other products. The Department has a front office and is structured into two Divisions: (i) Agriculture and Rural Finance Division; and (ii) Rural Infrastructure Development Division. THE AFRICA DIASTER RISKS FINANCING (ADRiFi) PROGRAMME The Africa Disaster Risks Financing (ADRiFi) Programme is coordinated from the front office of the Director of the Agricultural Finance and Rural Development Department as a Special Initiative, to support Regional Member Countries (RMCs) to enhance their resilience and response to climate shocks by improving the management of climate disaster risks. The ADRiFi Programme's specific objectives are: (i) to strengthen the capacity of RMCs to evaluate climate-related risks and costs and elaborate subsequent adaptation measures; and (ii) to promote the development and provision of efficient disaster risk financing and climate insurance solutions and support their financing for enhanced preparedness to climate shocks. The ADRiFi Programme outcomes include: (i) efficient and timely first-response delivery to targeted beneficiaries affected by disasters, and (ii) strengthened resilience to climate-related disasters in RMCs. These outcomes are being achieved through a comprehensive capacity building programme, designed to assist RMCs to quantify and manage their climate risk, and to make informed decisions regarding transferring risk to the market through insurance, as part of a holistic national risk management strategy. Working collaboratively with RMCs and other stakeholders, The ADRiFi Programme's principal implementing partner is the African Risk Capacity Group (ARC) which consists of ARC Agency, a specialized agency of the African Union established in 2012 and its affiliate ARC Ltd, a regulated commercial insurance company incorporated in 2014. Since its inception ARC has provided USD 720 million of insurance coverage offering protection to 72 million and paid out USD 65 million in claims providing disaster relief to over 3.8 million vulnerable populations in participating countries. The ADRiFi Programme has worked to help ARC increase its coverage, build RMC capability and awareness of the value of climate insurance, and enhance the quality of protection. The ADRiFi Programme implementation is contributing significantly to the growth and diversity of the pan-African risk pool promoted by the African Risk Capacity. Fifteen countries have joined the ADRiFi programme namely: Burkina Faso, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo and Zambia, Zimbabwe. Total investment with respect to ongoing programme is currently at USD 100 million. Whilst the initial country projects were developed as stand-alone projects, newer projects are being embedded in country programs to facilitate the integration of disaster risk management into country programs and to reduce Bank transaction costs in preparing and implementing these projects. This is also in line with the strategy of the Bank to assist countries along the risk continuum, reducing exposure to climate hazard, whilst promoting climate risk transfer mechanisms for residual risks. To address some of the financing challenges, in 2021, the Bank created a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) for the ADRiFi Programme, with contributions from the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The MDTF has received pledged contributions up to USD 65 million from donors such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the USA, Canada and Norway. The MDTF aims to support the countries to manage the risks of climate-related disasters (e.g., extreme droughts, floods, and tropical cyclones) and be better prepared to intervene when such risks occur. The MDTF has been fully operational and is disbursing about USD 10 million on average every year. THE POSITION: The Chief Climate Risk Finance Officer and Coordinator of the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) Programme (the "Coordinator") reports to the Lead, AgriSME Development and Innovative Financing under the overall guidance of the Director, Agricultural Finance & Rural Development. The coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and technical oversight to the ADRiFi Coordination Unit (CU). This includes providing the technical direction of the ADRiFi Programme, overseeing resource mobilization from traditional (ADRiFi MDTF, RMCs performance-based allocation) and non-traditional sources, and proactively engaging in pipeline development of projects. Additionally, the Coordinator monitors resource utilization, supports portfolio performance through analysis and engagement with operations complexes, reports on results, and enhances visibility of the Bank's work on climate and disaster risk finance by highlighting the work on the ADRiFi Programme. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the oversight of the Director, Agricultural Finance & Rural Development, and reporting to the Lead, Agri-SME Development and Innovative Financing, the Chief Climate Risk Finance Officer and Coordinator of the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Programme is responsible for the following: - Lead the development and implementation of the ADRiFi Programme as the Bank's flagship initiative on climate and disaster risk financing. - Assist with policy dialogue, establish priorities, define scope of work for the ADRiFi program and set the goals and objectives for programme implementation. - Facilitate engagement with the Bank's internal and external stakeholders to promote climate and disaster risk financing and embed ADRiFi Programme activities into Bank operations. - Manage the daily operations of the ADRiFi MultiDonor Trust Fund, prepare financial reports on the execution of planned activities and use of approved budget. - Implement the established framework embedded in the Bank's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Risk Capacity (ARC) for collaboration in matters of common interest and specified modalities of collaboration with regard to the respective objectives, functions, policies and procedures of each party. - Develop and execute an action plan for climate and disaster risk financing, including innovative new products to support agricultural insurance in Feed Africa value chains. - Provide technical oversight to scale up climate and disaster risk financing, such as risk-sharing facilities that comprise loans, guarantees and technical assistance with the objective of catalyzing investments and bank lending in the sector. - Execute ADRiFi Programme investments including, agriculture value chain projects at the Bank. - Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential investments, follow up on new business opportunities, and foster relationships with potential clients and players on the African continent and beyond. - Oversee existing ADRiFi Programme investments including strategic and value-add activities with portfolio management and co-investments. - Resolve challenges during negotiations and transaction structuring with potential participating countries and players, as well as during due diligence. - Participate on the Bank's advocacy on climate and disaster risk Financing through high-level dialogue using the Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management (RCC) as a primary platform. - Provide technical oversight to mainstream climate and disaster risk financing with the goal of promoting agricultural insurance markets, providing technical assistance, and convening partners and governments (agricultural insurance/innovative financing); - Provide technical oversight to the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Multi-Donor Trust Fund (ADRiFi MDTF) and manage the relationships with ADRiFi MDTF donors and governance structures. - Provide oversight to the Unit's support to Bank operational teams in preparing ADRiFi co-financing projects and guide teams to conduct, analyze and develop the necessary documentation to access ADRiFi MDTF funding as co-financing to Bank projects. - Establish strategic alliances and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, with a particular focus on the insurance sector at the country and continent level. Engage players in alignment for sustainable insurance. - Agree upon portfolio management arrangements for investments and technical assistance for implementation, following consultation with concerned regional/hubs and country offices. - Supervise budget preparation, monitor its execution, and advise senior management on the budgetary and financial impacts of the unit's operations. - Assist with the consultation process with government counterparts (regional, national, and sub-national level) and the insurance industry in each country to build ownership and define the rollout mechanism for national Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Strategies; and - Participate and highlight the work of the Bank in relevant knowledge sharing and promotion platforms including international conferences and forums on climate and disaster risk financing, including climate risk insurance. - Assess the training needs of staff in the Coordination Unit, monitor and evaluate their performance, and recommend personnel development actions to the Manager. - Monitor best practice in the Coordination Unit and, as appropriate, liaise with counterparts in other organization; and - Performs other duties assigned by the Lead, AgriSME Development and Innovative Financing. COMPETENCIES (Skills, Experience and Knowledge): - Hold at least a Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial, Agricultural Sciences, Development Studies or closely related disciplines. - Have a minimum of seven (7) years relevant professional experience in the area of climate and disaster risk financing, insurance brokerage or consulting, five (5) of which should be in multilateral development institutions; have three (3) years working on the topic in a managerial capacity in an international bilateral/multilateral institution. - Demonstrated depth of understanding of climate risk management including climate risk financing instruments such as risk transfer, contingent lines of credit as well other relevant risk financing and adaptation measures. - Excellent technical and financial analytical skills coupled with an established track record in working on public financial management, ex-ante risk financing, with demonstrated understanding climate risk instruments as well as climate risk pools and their challenges and strategic issues. - Proven leadership in matters relating to negotiating and structuring financial transactions, technical review of reports and consultation with other financiers, among others, particularly in the insurance sector. - Knowledge of Africa, and the rural development needs, opportunities, development challenges and possible solutions. - Comprehensively understands projects structures, including project planning, risk management strategy, communication management strategy, lessons learned and handover, and other critical success factors, strategies, policies, procedures and practices of other similar institutions. - Acute knowledge and understanding of the elements essential for the effective delivery and measurement of development impacts through projects and programs in Africa. - Ability to identify and create meaningful linkages across sectors to drive development impact at a country and regional level. - Networking ability required to build successful relationships and partnerships with a broad range of clients, internal and external, for effective delivery of results. Prudence and skill in identification of such relationships and partners based on meeting the needs and long-term interests of clients within and outside the institution. - Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable. THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely, energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX: The Vice Presidency for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization is central to the Bank's mission of developing the private sector, improving infrastructure and accelerating industrialization. The complex main functions are to (i) strengthen the enabling environment for private sector [and financial sector] development conducive to inclusive growth and sustainable development, (ii) support the development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure, including cities and urban development, and (iii) place renewed emphasis on industrial and trade performance in support of structural transformation across Africa. The Complex leverages knowledge, co-financing, and partnerships to attract private capital and work with governments on delivering the Bank's development agenda. THE HIRING DEPARTMENT: The Infrastructure and Urban Development Department (PICU) provides assistance to the Bank Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in the form of loans and grants to finance transport projects and programs; and non-lending knowledge products to formulate and implement transport sector policies and strategies, sector reforms to ensure best practices are mainstreamed in policy, planning, programming, institutional governance, and maintenance and operation. The Infrastructure and Urban Development is to foster advancement of infrastructure and cities in Africa by detailed development of appropriate interventions which the Bank might finance on a regional, national or a continent-wide basis. THE POSITION: The Principal Transport Engineer will support the implementation of the Bank Group's vision for transport infrastructure and related services, and its future prospective areas of intervention in the sector. The main work objectives of the position are the following: - Contributing to the development of transport infrastructure and the sector as a whole, including strengthening and maintaining the Bank Group's understanding of the sector's role in national development; - Contribute to Preparing, supervising and implementing transport sector projects; - Actively participating in the donor coordination and dialogue through Country Transport Sector Working Group of development partners active in the transport sector; - Mobilizing resources, particularly through co-financing and other opportunities, for targeted activities in the Bank Group's work in the transport sector; - Working with the relevant national authorities and other stakeholders to advise on future investments in the transport sector by the Bank Group; and, - Working with other transport sector specialists in the region as well as the economists in the regional office to contribute to efforts in knowledge management so as to ensure best practices and lessons learned related to transport development, and institutional/governance approaches are mainstreamed in project design. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of the Regional Sector Manager and general guidance of the Sector Director, the incumbent will be required to: Support the development of policies and strategies for the transport sector within the Bank and in RMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders. - Advise Governments on issues pertaining to policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, especially in the areas of Planning and Programming, transport network development, asset management/maintenance, and Private Sector Participation. - Participate and contribute to country and regional programming activities (CSP and RISP) and ensure that key sector issues and proposed solutions are adequately reflected in the resultant country/regional programming documents. - Conduct analytical and sector work to inform and underpin the downstream intervention of the Bank in project and program design in the transport sector. Contribute to the development of a pipeline and lending program for transport projects and programs: - Provide technical advice with particular regard to transport sector projects (roads/highways, ports, airports, inland waterways and railways), as well as other infrastructure projects; - Identify suitable projects for inclusion in the Bank Group lending program in the transport sector and be responsible for the formulation of the project concept note identifying key development issues, project/program objectives, risks assessments, budget and timetables for management decisions; - Advise member countries on the preparation, organization and execution of feasibility studies and assist in drafting Terms of Reference; review the progress reports of studies; select the components to comprise the eventual project; review and supervise the work of consultants engaged by the Borrowers to the assigned projects/studies; - Lead or Contribute to the preparation and appraisal of transport projects and programs involving broad planning of resources and techno-judgment of alternative ways of shaping projects towards optimal contribution to development objectives; prepare and process the appraisal report involving detailed assessments of technical aspects, economic and financial feasibility, environmental and social safeguards, fiduciary issues, institutional arrangements, etc. Lead or contribute to monitoring implementation progress of on-going transport projects, programs and technical assistance funded by the Bank: - Supervise projects; play a key role in following up the progress of projects; supervise and monitor procurement activities for goods, works and services in accordance with Bank Group's rules; review the submissions from the Borrowers, including tender lists, bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, award recommendation and contracts documents; study and analyze data submitted by Borrower; verify and approve contracts for disbursement of funds; - Lead or participate in project midterm review missions, sector portfolio review missions and country portfolio review missions and prepare the related reports; - Lead project completion report mission and collect adequate data for the preparation of the Bank Group's project completion-report; advise the Bank Group on lessons derived from the project which will guide future intervention in the sector and in the relevant countries; and - Manage fiduciary responsibilities including procurement and ensuring compliance with the Bank guidelines and the provisions of loan/grant agreements. Lead or participate in sector dialogue and donor coordination activities: - Advise regional member countries on Bank Group's financing requirements; act as a key person to liaise with government officials and spokesman of the Bank Group in the transport sector; negotiate sensitive and delicate policy and sector reforms issues with borrowers and other parties - Coordinate with other development partners and RMCs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport sector policy commitments to the management of projects. - Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and co-financing where appropriate. Contribute to dissemination of best practices in Transport integrating a broad spectrum of issues: - Develop and maintain a knowledge base in the transport sector, keeping abreast of the latest developments and issues related to policy and planning, institutional development, design and construction, financing, operation and maintenance, and regulation; - Provide support to heads of executing agencies, in terms of advice and expertise concerning different transport sector issues and priorities, technical aspects of projects and Bank rules of procedure, particularly relating to procurement of goods and services and disbursement; and, - Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport sector issues. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge): - Hold at least a Master's degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related fields. - A minimum of six (6) years' experience in the transport sector with proven ability to work on policy, institutional and financing aspects of transport projects, road and other transport infrastructure construction and maintenance, contract management and procurement, planning and programming of capital and maintenance works, knowledge of private sector participation, and the connection to economic development and poverty reduction. - Be able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in the transport sector to advise and support Project/Country teams and transport sector stakeholders in policy and institutional development and implementation. - Full understanding of the principles of the project cycle with good experience in result-based project management. - Be able to apply technical skills in a team leadership role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to transport project/program design and implementation from a broad developmental goal of poverty reduction. - Thorough knowledge of roads and highways development, Institutions and regulations. - Competence in decision-making, team working and self-motivation. - Policy dialogue skills – Ability to identify and assess critical policy issues and actively dialogue with governments and/or other stakeholders to develop solutions. - Excellent spoken and written French; a working knowledge of English will be advantageous. - Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP. 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is seeking to build a management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision. THE COMPLEX: The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank's corporate services. The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank's strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems. The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank's real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity THE HIRING DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: The mandate of the Corporate Information Technology Services (TCIS) Department is to advise the Bank's Management and provide technical leadership in the continuous improvement of the Bank's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and its computing, knowledge and data storage systems. The Department is also mandated to provide technical services to all organisational units in the Bank and its Regional Centres, Country Offices and External Representation Offices on cost-effective ICT and computing business solutions for their work programmes. In the fulfilment of those mandates, the Department leads the acquisition and adaptation, or the in-house development, of ICT and computing platforms and collaboration tools to enhance the efficiency of business processes and the quality of Bank products through more effective file sharing, and to increase the Bank's organisational effectiveness through seamless communications. The Corporate Applications Services Division (TCIS1) is responsible for Software solutions development in line with the needs and request of various Complexes/Departments/Functions of the Bank. This involves enhancement to existing software or the architecture, design and build of new solutions in its entirety. Inclusive of these are building codes to achieve integration of AfDB systems to various third-party providers. The Division will also house the Technology Innovation centre, that will focus on research, development, testing, co-creating and introduction of innovative solutions and new technologies – Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, Drones, Process automation, Blockchain, etc. to enhance the objectives of the bank. This will include partnering internally with other Complexes/Departments and with third parties, including big Techs, Fintechs, Telcos, Government Agencies, and other partners. THE POSITION: The Corporate Application Services Manager TCIS1 is responsible for leading and directing the overall determination and delivery of technology programs and projects pertaining to the Bank's applications and innovation center, resulting in maximum business benefit in a cost-effective and timely manner. The individual is responsible for serving as the strategic interface with business units for business solution discovery, application development, service, risk, and relationship management. They also have overall responsibility for the innovation centre and serve as the business relationship link between the business units and IT, at the executive level, for portfolio management and departmental budget matters. Take the lead in co-creation and innovation both with internal – Operations, Finance, etc., and external – Fintechs, Telcos, Big Techs, etc. The job holder directs and coordinates 'Build the Bank' capability encompassing aspects such as Portfolio, Program and Project Management, Governance, Budgeting, and the development of appropriate business and technology solutions. The job holder's responsibilities include the following: - Establish the 'Build the Bank' Road Map, plan and governance to reflect the project portfolio agreed by the ISSC, balanced against benefits, cost, risk and requirements. - Undertake the implementation of packaged applications and the development of custom applications in response to the needs of the Bank – is responsible for the full Systems Lifecycle (PDLC / SDLC). - Establish strong business relationships between the TCIS team and key business stakeholders in support of both the Business Strategy and IT Strategy objectives. - Build and manage the project/program management office/function for IT. - Participate in long-range IT strategic planning and manage policy development to address complex business issues. - Provide leadership to cross-functional teams, including consultants and Interns. - Establish agile processes in support of the 'Build the Bank' agenda and the execution of the Road Map. - Identify and propose innovative technology adoption which will add value to the Bank's operations. - Ensure that quality standards and measures are prescribed and adhered to with the PDLC / SDLC and are continually improved where required. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the leadership of the Senior Director, TCIS, the Division Manager Corporate Application Services duties include the following: Portfolio Management - Accountable for engaging with the business Relationship Managers (CIOs) to determine the pipeline of demand for applications and development and maintain the Road Map in response to changing business needs. - Convert that pipeline into transparent, agreed business priorities encompassing both programs and projects, and small changes / enhancements. - Accountable for presenting development / applications road map progress to the business, gaining agreement for business support for each project at appropriate stages of the lifecycle. - Work with Client Services to ensure that appropriate release management controls and gates are put in place, encompassing both project activities and support/maintenance activities which may fall into the same release. - Plan, direct and co-ordinate activities to manage inter-related programs and projects across the full software development life cycle. Solutions Delivery - Day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of high-quality technology solutions which meet the business needs of the Bank across the department. - Define, design, agree, and implement an effective solutions delivery capability across TCIS to ensure timely and cost-effective implementation of business/technology solutions that fully align with business requirements. - Manage distributed teams, including Third Party Vendors and Outsourced Partners, to guarantee deliverables to scope, benefit, time, budget, risk, and quality objectives – as defined in the "Vendor Ownership Plan," which stipulates which role in TCIS owns the relationship with vendors. - Ensure that quality activities and measures are thematic, followed, and reported upon at each major project checkpoint – proactively in the stage ahead of the quality activities being performed. Identified quality defects should be resolved at the source, preventing reoccurrence on the current project and for subsequent initiatives. - Ensure that Architecture decisions are adhered to throughout the development/testing phases of projects. - Ensure that development standards are defined, produced, and adhered to, using peer review and other techniques to ensure quality control is applied to solutions development. - Ensure that developed solutions are production strength before they are handed over to Production and business-as-usual operations. - Manage the solutions delivery budget, ensuring accurate and timely reporting on expenditure, including time recording within the PPM / Timesheet system. - Ensure that the appropriate development methodology is agreed at the outset of each project and is revised again at the beginning of each project stage/phase (e.g., Waterfall vs. Agile). - Ensure that Prototypes (or Proofs of Concept) are utilized for appropriate solutions. - Ensure that developed solutions are adequately resourced through any agreed warranty period, supporting Client Services throughout the warranty period. Performance Management - Develop, review, manage, set, and measure objectives and motivate team members to successfully accomplish program, project, and change objectives and personal advancement objectives. - Conduct regular reviews of program and project management methodologies to drive a culture of continuous improvement behaviours. - Conduct regular reviews of program and project progress to ensure that TCIS plans are being met and that risks/issues are raised to the Program / Project Management / Sponsor communities, leading to effective, timely mitigation and resolution strategies. - Conduct post-implementation and 'Lessons Learned' reviews, ensuring that the department fully implements any suggested improvements to drive efficiencies and reduce errors. - Work with Program / Project Managers to allocate resources to appropriate work assignments. - Accountable for ensuring that TCIS skill levels are continuously challenged and improved with specific reference to leveraging existing strategic technologies and identifying new technologies which may prove advantageous to the Bank. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge): - At least a Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Development or related business fields, with a Certification in any of – Architecture (TOGAF 9.0+), ITIL 3+, Software development/Testing. - At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in a similar position with at least three (3) years of experience in management with a track record in people management and coaching. - Experience in financial management practice, principles, methods, techniques, and tools for the preparation, tracking and maintenance of budget systems. - Experience in reconciling department budgets to minimize costs and ensure cost-effectiveness and manage both CAPEX and OPEX. - Ability to motivate people to accomplish desired goals, including planning, organizing, acquiring, leading, directing, and controlling resources. - Oversee the entire process or function of acquiring products or services to support business operations. - Define and implement techniques for ensuring that full account is taken of customers' real and stated needs in the delivery of products and services. - Carry out preliminary analysis of possible alternative solutions to problems and make recommendations on the best alternative. - Be aware of the relevant national and international legislation. E.g., Data Protection Act, EU Procurement Directive. - Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite application and SAP, Financial applications, PPM (e.g., PlanView, Microsoft Project Server). THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral financial mechanism created in 1991 to provide grant and concessional funds to recipient countries for projects and programs that address biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation and adaptation, degradation of international waters, land and forests, ozone depletion, elimination or reduction of persistent organic pollutants and mercury, all within the framework of sustainable development. The GEF unites 186 countries in partnership with international institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. An independently operating financial organization, GEF is the designated financial mechanism for five multilateral environmental conventions: The Convention on Biological Diversity, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UN Convention to Combat Desertification, and Minamata Convention on Mercury. GEF was also recently designated to serve as part of the financial mechanism of the international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). Since 1991, the GEF has achieved a strong track record with developing countries and countries with economies in transition, providing $24.7 billion in grants for over 5,700 projects in over 170 countries. The GEF Secretariat is a Vice Presidential Unit (VPU) within the World Bank for administrative purposes and has approximately 70 professional, administrative and client support staff. Duties and Accountabilities: The Operations Officer will report to the GEF Policy and Operations Manager and will focus predominantly on project cycle management with both internal and external clients – e.g., GEF Secretariat, GEF implementing Agencies, and GEF Participants/countries. The main duties and responsibilities will be to: (a) support the development of GEF policies and corporate strategy; (b) provide strategic advice on internal processes and procedures, and policy implementation; (c) carry out operational quality reviews and administration of key workflows and support project and program reviews by internal clients; (d) contribute to preparation of analytical reports in response to requests from key stakeholders and responding to business needs; (e) support portfolio management; (f) collaborate with information technology teams on requirements for GEF systems (GEF Portal). Specific duties include the following: i. Provide critical contributions to the process of overall project and program reviews; ii. Take specific responsibilities for the operational quality review of key project documents submitted for GEF approval; iii. Provide advice, coaching and support to staff in other units in the GEF Secretariat, as well as to external partners on issues related to GEF policy and guidelines; iv. Collaborate across different units in the GEF Secretariat, and with other members of the GEF Partnership, to help ensure smooth processing of funding proposals and other GEF business processes; v. Coordinate and gather project data required; vi. Monitor and ensure GEF project and program information is accurate across different online platforms; vii. Contribute to the preparation of business requirements and follow-up on the adjustments of the functionalities to business process systems, such as the GEF Portal; viii. Prepare analytical reports on the GEF portfolio for targeted audiences including donors, Council, international organizations, among others; ix. Provide inputs to corporate monitoring requests, prepare and analyze GEF portfolio reports/dashboards and identify existing or potential issues, focusing on risks in operations; x. Monitor and report on follow up actions resulting from portfolio/pipeline reviews and discussions, and GEF governing Council decisions; xi. Prepare briefings, talking points, presentations and action plans on GEF portfolio for senior management, Council, and other audiences as requested. Selection Criteria The ideal candidate will have operational experience in a field relevant to the GEF mandate as well as exposure to members of the GEF Partnership, in positions with a GEF implementing agency, a government and/or a Civil Society Organization. Key requirements are: • Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a strong quantitative background. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. • Operational experience, including working directly with project teams or quality assurance teams, ideally in a GEF Partner institution or similar (implementing agency or international organization with similar mandate). • Ability to retrieve and analyze complex information, extract critical information from large data sets, understand, consolidate and report on results. • Experience in analyzing relationships among different operational components of projects and programs • Experience with business process systems • Experience providing guidance or coaching on operational and technical issues • Ability to express concepts clearly through visual representations that effectively display data, elements of correlation and trends requiring attention. • Ability to understand the governance, policies, procedures and technical issues related global environmental/development operations; deep knowledge of the GEF system is a plus. • Experience in international best practices in areas of fiduciary management including financial management, procurement, and audit is an advantage. • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written; mastery of French or Spanish is a plus. • Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment, willing to embrace new ideas, and experience dealing with a range of stakeholders, including international organizations, development agencies, and governments. • Experience working in developing countries is preferred. • Excellent diplomatic skills and ability to communicate effectively and with tact. • Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to work effectively on sensitive issues across the GEF Secretariat and partnership [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Description Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org. Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region We need the best and brightest talent focused on our region in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Home to about 700 million of Africa's people, Eastern and Southern Africa is a geographically, culturally and economically diverse region of 26 countries stretching from the Red Sea in the North to the Cape of Good Hope in the South. The subregion harbors some of Africa's protracted conflicts, rendering many of its countries fragile, while significant gaps in education, health, and skills development continues to keep people from reaching their full potential. This creates a huge development challenge, impacts heavily on the lives and livelihoods of people, and hinders regional integration and trade! But it also creates an opportunity to work closely with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and young people to chart a brighter course for the future. More information about Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa The Governance Global Practice (GGP) comprises a variety of different professional disciplines working on public institutions, including procurement, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption, and financial management. GGP's Procurement Department convenes a leading group of practitioners focused on advancing cutting-edge practices and innovations in the fields of procurement, anti-corruption and open government. To enhance its capacity, the Department seeks to recruit/appoint a highly organized, energized and experienced professional, capable of operating effectively. The Africa East and Southern (AFE) unit of the GGP-Procurement Department is largely decentralized and based in the 20+ country offices. The Procurement team in AFE is managed by an Accredited Practice Manager (PM) who is based at Nairobi. AFE Procurement Unit seeks to recruit a locally hired Procurement Specialist to be based in Lilongwe, Malawi to provide support Malawi portfolio. The Procurement Specialist will be working under the guidance of the Procurement Hub Coordinator based in Dar es Salaam and will report to the AFE Accredited Practice Manager based in Nairobi. Duties and Accountabilities • Provides technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in client countries. • Supports clients in achieving value for money (VFM) in public procurement to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity. • Understand relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement strategies. • Participates in missions and plays a key role in developing practical approaches to procurement while simultaneously dealing with difficult policy and operational issues. • Prepares and/or comments on draft operational directives and policy papers; produces major/complex reports. • Develops and executes training modules on complex sector related procurement topics. The work implies frequent interaction with the following stakeholders: • Management in the duty station and on some occasions in HQ or other countries. • Government officials and equivalent contacts in other international organizations, partner entities, etc. • Procurement specialists within the World Bank and government units. • Counterparts in the Bank across VPUs, Global Practices and other units involved in meeting the Bank's business objectives. • Other external constituencies and expert groups. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, etc.) • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement on Donor/MDB financed project procurement. • Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, such as VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc... • Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • High levels of integrity. • Excellent command of English. • Knowledge on institutions and procurement reforms in Malawi • Good knowledge of concepts, principles and approaches to international procurement and of public procurement systems. • Knowledge of FCV Context - Applies to operations and analytical tasks a substantive understanding of fragility, conflict and violence, etc. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Description The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org The Global Practice for Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) The MTI Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, competition and investment. MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. In our day-to-day engagement with countries, we support Ministries of Finance, Trade, Economy and Production in their pursuit of reform agendas conducive to strengthening inclusive growth led by the private sector. Further information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp South Africa Country Engagement and MTI Team South Africa's size and ties to the region underscore the importance of its economic, political, and social development to the stability and growth of Eastern and Southern Africa. South Africa's political transition is known as one of the most remarkable political feats of the past century. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) had driven the policy agenda since 1994, though recent elections have become more contested, illustrated by coalition politics, particularly in metropolitan areas. Since 2019, the Government of South Africa has embarked on a new socio-economic transformation program to restore macroeconomic stability, accelerate growth, and make growth more inclusive. In line with the Government priorities, the FY22-FY26 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) aims to help South Africa continue to tackle its apartheid legacy of exclusion, complicated by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The South Africa CPF marks a deeper and growing World Bank Group's engagement in the country. The MTI team plays a key role in supporting the government in identifying solutions so that South Africa can break away from its current low-level equilibrium of modest growth, high unemployment, and one of the highest inequality levels in the world. Considering the legacy of apartheid, a unique feature of South Africa is its dichotomous structure, with an advanced urban economy coexisting with a rudimentary one comprised of townships and informal settlements. While boosting the potential of the advanced economy is essential, on its own, this will not deliver inclusive growth unless the township economy develops. Achieving impact requires a robust policy dialogue at both the national and sub-national levels. As Senior Country Economist, you will lead or co-lead the policy dialogue on macro-fiscal, growth, trade, and investment issues, working closely with the Country Director, and supporting the MTI policy dialogue in Southern Africa. The MTI team based in South Africa is comprised of a Lead Economist, a Senior Economist, and a Country Economist. The MTI program in Southern Africa includes lending operations including Development Policy Operations, technical assistance, and highly visible analytics and economic surveillance work, including regional flagships. We are looking for a skilled and energetic Senior Country Economist who is passionate about tackling complex development challenges, comfortable working in a fluid operating environment, has technical breadth and depth, with strong results and integrative orientation, and effective policy dialogue skills. Duties and Accountabilities • Lead or contribute to MTI core deliverables including Development Policy Operations and other lending operations, core advisory services and analytics (ASAs) including Country Economic Memorandums (CEMs), Public Expenditure Reviews (PERs), Regional Flagships, and policy notes and technical notes on a wide range of issues. These include fiscal policy, domestic revenue mobilization, natural resources revenue management, economic diversification, public investment management, economic transformation and jobs, and fiscal decentralization. • Lead or participate in the design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting, including bi-annual economic updates, macroeconomic modelling/forecasting, ASAs and various briefs; • Lead and coordinate the policy dialogue on macroeconomic and fiscal policy and economic growth issues with the authorities, with the IMF and economic departments of other development agencies and non-government stakeholders • Where relevant, advise sector teams and government authorities on the macroeconomic implications of sector policies and investment decisions, including in the selection and execution of public investments; • Provide analytical inputs for and advise the Country Management Unit (CMU) on country strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including through active participation in key review meetings; • Support the analytical work program of the Country Management Unit (CMU), including the preparation of Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCDs), Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs); • Support the Practice Manager and the GP with corporate demands, quality control of deliverables, and the preparation of ad-hoc briefs; • Contribute to the interpretation of analytical findings, formulation of key messages, and identification of policy implications and recommendations that are supported by the evidence; • Contribute to the drafting of presentations, memos, reports, notes, blogs, and analytical findings as per business needs Selection Criteria • At least Masters degree in Economics and 8 years of relevant experience. • General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses Cross-country knowledge in economic specialty and demonstrates ability to link the macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools. • Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level. • Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners. • Integrative Skills – Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations. • Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience - Able to translate technical analyses of macroeconomic, debt, trade, fiscal policy, and growth linkages into policy recommendations and cross-country lessons. • Written and Verbal Communication - Demonstrates the ability to influence and persuade others to accept ideas and suggestions (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers). [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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Description The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org The Global Practice for Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment (MTI) The MTI Global Practice leads the World Bank Group's dialogue and engagement with clients in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, trade, and investment. MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. In our day-to-day engagement with countries, we support Ministries of Finance, Trade, Economy, and Production as well as Central Banks in their pursuit of reform agendas conducive to strengthening inclusive growth led by the private sector. Further information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp Comoros Country Engagement and the MTI Team Comoros is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean with a population of about 840,000 people. The country faces many economic challenges, such as low growth, high poverty, high debt, and low public spending efficiency. The country needs to achieve macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth by attracting private investment, reforming its fiscal policies, and enhancing its public capital spending in support of economic transformation and jobs. The Government of Comoros has embarked on a national development strategy since 2019, which aims to create a competitive environment through macroeconomic stability and structural reforms. The World Bank supports this vision through the FY20-FY25 Country Partnership Framework (CPF). As the Senior Country Economist for Comoros, you will lead the policy dialogue on economic growth and macro-fiscal issues, which is at the core of the World Bank's program. You will have the opportunity to engage in high-level policy dialogue, conduct analytical work, and design lending operations, including budget support. You will work closely with the Country Director, the Resident Representative, and colleagues from other Global Practices to address structural issues such as trade, financial sector, infrastructure, human capital, and sustainable development matters. We are looking for a skilled and energetic individual who is passionate about tackling complex development challenges, comfortable working in a fluid operating environment, has technical breadth and depth, with strong results and integrative orientation, and effective policy dialogue skills. Responsibilities and Duties include: • Lead MTI deliverables, including Development Policy Operations (DPOs), core advisory services and analytics (ASAs), namely Country Economic Memorandums (CEMs), Public Finance Reviews (PFRs), Economic Updates, Regional Flagships, as well as policy notes and just-time analytics on a wide range of issues such as fiscal policy, domestic revenue mobilization, natural resources revenue management, productivity, expenditure quality, and economic transformation for jobs. • Lead and coordinate the policy dialogue on macroeconomic and fiscal policy and growth issues with the authorities, the IMF, development partners, and country stakeholders; • Advise government authorities on the economic implications of sector policies and investment decisions, including in the selection and execution of public investments; • Provide analytical inputs for and advise the Country Management Unit (CMU) on country strategic engagement and economic policy issues, including through active participation in key review meetings; • Support the analytical work program of the Country Management Unit (CMU), including the preparation of Systematic Country Diagnostics (SCDs) and Country Partnership Frameworks (CPFs); • Contribute to the interpretation of analytical findings, formulation of key messages, and identification of policy implications and recommendations that are supported by the evidence; • Support the Practice Manager and the Practice with economic monitoring and corporate due diligence tasks to ensure the overall quality of core MTI deliverables; • Contribute to the drafting of presentations, memos, reports, notes, blogs, and analytical findings as per business needs; and • Mentor and support the professional development of the research economist. Selection Criteria • At least Masters degree in Economics and 8 years of relevant experience. • General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills - Possesses Cross-country knowledge in economic specialty and demonstrates ability to link the macro, institutional, and micro-level behaviors; able to support findings/policy recommendations with credible analysis and tools. • Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level. • Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners. • Integrative Skills – Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations. • Macroeconomic Skills and Country Economics Experience - Able to translate technical analyses of macroeconomic, debt, trade, fiscal policy, and growth linkages into policy recommendations and cross-country lessons. • Written and Verbal Communication - Demonstrates the ability to influence and persuade others to accept ideas and suggestions (such as counterparts in government, international partner organizations, academia, and Bank colleagues, senior staff and managers). [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org Latin America and the Caribbean (LCR) Region. The WBG serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large rapidly growing sophisticated middle-income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about $4,000, deep inequalities persist in most LCR countries, with nearly a quarter of the Region's people living in poverty. The last Bank's strategy for LCR focused on three pillars: (a) supporting the foundations for inclusive growth; (b) investing in human capital and protecting the poor; and (c) building resilience. In the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, this strategy will need to be adjusted to better support the countries deal with a health crisis without precedents and an economic crisis not seen since modern statistical records started in 1900. Yet, the basic elements of the strategy: accelerating growth (following a projected GDP contraction in 2020 of 7.2%), investing in human capital, including in health (in the most affected region by COVID19), and building resilience appear fully relevant. Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR): https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac The Infrastructure Practice Group. Globally, 840 million people live more than 2 kilometers from all-weather roads, 1 billion people lack electricity, and 4 billion people lack Internet access. Access to basic infrastructure services is critical for creating economic opportunities for the poor. The Infrastructure Practice Group is charged with developing sustainable solutions to help close infrastructure gaps in developing and emerging economies. The World Bank Group helps developing countries build smart infrastructure that supports inclusive and sustainable growth, expands markets, creates job opportunities, promotes competition, and contributes to a cleaner future. We help countries address their unique infrastructure needs by working with the public and private sectors. Infrastructure improves lives by connecting people to opportunity. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/infrastructure In Latin America and the Caribbean Region, the Infrastructure Department (ILCDR) is responsible for delivery of the transport and energy programs in the LCR region and it comprises a Transport unit (ILCT1) headed by a Transport Practice Manager and an Energy unit (ILCE1) headed by a second Practice Manager (PM) as well as a small front office. The LCR Transport Unit (ILCT1). The LCR Transport Unit (ILCT1) has an active portfolio of 23 lending operations with total commitments of about US$3.49 billion, 15 ongoing Analytical and Advisory Activities (ASA) and approximately 13 investment lending deliveries in FY23. ILCT1 also provides significant policy input to an increasing number of policy-based lending operations (DPLs). The current portfolio is evenly split between inter-urban and rural roads projects (39% by number) and urban transport operations (39% by number), followed by airports/aviation operations (17% by number) and waterways projects (4% by number). The ILCT1 unit is looking to recruit a seasoned senior transport specialist with a solid track record in policy dialogue and operations in transport, demonstrated through strong track record in the areas of transport decarbonization, planning, climate, and governance for urban or interurban passenger and freight transport. Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Transport Specialist will be part of a team responsible for: (i) implementation of the transport program in the region, which includes projects on rural, interurban, urban and global connectivity; (ii) leading the technical dialogue (advisory and analytics) in the transport sector with the authorities in Peru; (iii) identifying new opportunities and preparing new projects in the region; (iv)leading policy/institutional reforms and mainstreaming key initiatives on road safety, gender, green transport infrastructure, decarbonization and services and the incorporation of the private sector; (v) developing analytical and advisory work and knowledge activities in close collaboration with other Global Practices, leveraging on best practices, international experiences and innovative tools and data analytics; and (vi) in all above activities, contribute to maximizing private sector financing by partnering with IFC/MIGA/WB IPG. The specific duties will include project preparation, supervision, and contribution to analytical studies consistent with the World Bank's sector strategies, with a particular focus on: * Delivering high quality transport projects in general, through high quality project documents, state of the art technical advice, and strong focus on quality assurance. * Contributing and leading the development of sector strategies and new business areas, with a focus in areas related to transport decarbonization, governance and public-private partnerships. * Developing communications and training materials, delivering training, seminars, workshops and conferences at the regional and global level. * Leading the day-to-day implementation of active projects in countries in the regions, including lending and non-lending operations. * Identifying and developing a pipeline of project and programs in Peru in accordance with the country strategies, especially where private capital mobilization is envisioned. * Advising government counterparts on technical matters associated with transport projects, including on institutional strengthening activities, technical designs and specifications, compliance with environmental and social policies, procurement, operational health and safety, etc. * Participating in cross-sectoral teams responsible for preparation of policy notes, Systematic Country Diagnostics, Country Partnership Strategies, CCDRs, public expenditures reviews, sectoral studies, and research and policy development activities on the topics/sections pertaining to the transport sector. * Identifying and leading the implementation of trust funded activities and seeking other funding to support carry out non-lending activities. * Leading the procurement and management of consultants and firms to support analytical and operational work. Supervising the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality and consistency with Bank standards. * Supporting the World Bank-wide professional community of staff engaged in the transport practice by participating in a selected number of Solution Areas under the Transport Global Solutions Groups, delivering technical notes to enhance the creation and dissemination of new knowledge, and expanding the existing knowledge base. * Staying abreast of recent developments in the transport sector world-wide, and on cross-cutting issues, in relation to the topics of specialization for this position; identifying knowledge gaps and disseminating relevant knowledge to clients. Selection Criteria * At least 8 years of professional experience in the transport sector. * At least Master's degree in relevant discipline such as transport, engineering, finance, law or economics. * In-depth experience in analytical/operational work to design and implement policy, strategy, institutions, and regulations, as they relate to the transport sector. * Demonstrated experience in the development of policy recommendations and implementation of capacity building in areas such as transport planning, transport decarbonization, climate financing, transport governance, economic models for transport projects, PPPs, and mitigation and adaptation related to transport. * Ability to integrate technical, institutional, and financial elements in formulating or assessing a realistic reform strategy and conducting policy dialogue. * Demonstrated experience on strategic policy dialogue for transport projects, including urban and interurban projects. * High degree of dynamism and self-motivation, as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to identify and develop potential areas for future World Bank transport sector initiatives based on client consultation and analysis. * Ability to communicate concisely and with high technical content to different levels of counterparts, from technical to managerial levels. * Outstanding written and communications skills in English. Transport GP Technical Competency Requirement - Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Understands policy making process; distills operationally relevant recommendations/lessons for clients. - Policy Dialogue Skills - Identifies and assesses policy issues and plays an active role in the dialogue with the government and/or other stakeholders. - Transport Policy, Strategy, and Institutions – Deep experience with transport policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations. - Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success. - Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so. - Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. - Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner. - Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work. WBG COMPETENCIES * Lead and Innovate - Develops innovative solutions. * Deliver Results for Clients - Proactively addresses clients' stated and unstated needs. * Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries - Collaborates across boundaries, gives own perspective, and willingly receives diverse perspectives. * Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Applies knowledge across WBG to strengthen solutions for internal and/or external clients. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 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The Position: The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services position is located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services will support the Chief, SCMU, to ensure that critical infrastructure aligns with the UNFPA SCMU's Terms of Reference (TOR). This encompasses overseeing financial management, inventory control, human resources, ICT, general administration, and liaison with the Host Government. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: The Head of Pillar 4 - Support Services plays a critical leadership role in strategically guiding effective resource utilization and ensuring the highest standards of support function excellence to facilitate the SCMU's TOR. The position will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Pillar. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, or other related fields is an added advantage. Specialist training or qualification on United States and/or European Union funded Grant Management and Grant Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Due Diligence, Accountability, and/or Enterprise Risk Management would be an added advantage. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in operations management area, particularly in budget; financial management and general administration. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least three (3) years of hands-on experience working with diverse and senior level stakeholder groups or multi-stakeholder partnerships in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - Additionally, at least two (2) years of experience in managing operations with funding from Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Experience in Results-Based Management is a requirement. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - Additional services for Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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The Position: The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor position is located in the UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Chief, SCMU. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, Office of the Executive Director, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor will support the Chief, SCMU, to execute and oversee the Supply Chain Quality Management System at UNFPA. This role is focused on establishing and maintaining high standards through comprehensive policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring consistent monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the quality of products and services at every stage of the supply chain. The position will proactively detect and address supply chain risks in collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders, while driving continuous improvements in supply chain processes to enhance quality and efficiency. This position is integral in cultivating a culture of risk management and safeguarding the quality of supplies and services in UNFPA's supply chain operations. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes. Job Purpose: As the Head of Pillar 3 – Quality Management Advisor, you will provide key leadership in the strategic development and implementation of UNFPA's Supply Chain Quality Management initiatives. Your role entails spearheading efforts to elevate quality management practices, championing risk management strategies, and leading collaborative endeavours with internal and external stakeholders to ensure excellence and integrity in supply chain operations. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving systemic changes and innovations that enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and quality assurance within UNFPA's supply chain. The position will provide strategic oversight and management of a dedicated Pillar. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Criminology and Management, Public Health disciplines, or other related fields is an added advantage. The following are additional assets: - Specialist training on internal investigation and Enterprise Risk Management. - Expert knowledge in Product Quality Assurance practices, including experience in technical evaluations, quality control, and monitoring. Familiarity with international quality standards and regulations for health commodities. - Experience in working with and aligning to quality assurance systems of United Nations partner agencies and the World Health Organization (WHO). - Strong background in supply chain related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with proven experience in establishing and implementing GRC frameworks. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in supply chain-related Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at the international level within one or more of the following: - International NGOs or similar global organizations, - Donors such as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or the United Nations system or equivalent, with an understanding of their compliance and reporting requirements. - Regulatory bodies or other organizations for example within police services; with a focus on governance, risk management, and compliance. - At least two (2) years of hands-on experience working in development and/or complex humanitarian operating environments in low-resource countries. Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges and regulations specific to these contexts. This field experience is required. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required. - Basic knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of sexual and reproductive health commodities in global development and humanitarian setting is an asset. Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset. 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The Position: The Logistics Management Services Manager position is located in the Logistics Management Services (LMS) Team within Pillar 2 – Supply Operations in the Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU). The position reports directly to the Head of Pillar 2 - Supply Operations Advisor. The Logistics Management Services Manager will work closely with other SCMU colleagues, the new integrated HQ division (name To Be Decided), the UNFPA Supplies Partnership, the Humanitarian Response Division, other HQ Business Units, the Regional Offices and the Country Offices and with a number of external partners. The position plays a pivotal role in strategic oversight and comprehensive management of UNFPA's logistics operations. This role involves the development and implementation of overarching strategies for Freight Services and Prepositioned Stock Management, encompassing UNFPA's 119-country programmes and Third-Party Procurement Services (TPP), externally known as Supply Chain Solutions. How you can make a difference: UNFPA occupies a unique position in the sexual and reproductive health commodity ecosystem as a critical player in supply chain management, a leading public procurer of sexual and reproductive health commodities, a trusted partner to national governments, and one of the few organizations with the scale and partnerships necessary to build accountability for last mile delivery. The UNFPA Supply Chain Management Unit (SCMU) is self-funded and was made operational in January 2022. It is tasked with ensuring that UNFPA is able to effectively and efficiently support the delivery of life-saving reproductive health products and other programme supplies to the end user when and where they are needed. To achieve this, it is important to strengthen the capacity of governments and implementing partners to ensure coordination, end-to-end visibility and accountability on all supply chain and logistics management related activities, in particular for programme supplies, across all UNFPA programmes Job Purpose: The Logistics Management Services Manager occupies a critical leadership role in overseeing UNFPA's comprehensive logistics operations, which include pre-positioned stock management, and freight services oversight. This role provides strategic oversight and management of the LMS Team and close coordination with Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers to ensure seamless inbound and outbound operations, effective storage solutions, and precise inventory management. The position plays a key role in guiding suppliers and 3PLs on order fulfilment, fostering strong communication with UNFPA Country Offices and TPP clients, and formulating strategies to enhance logistic capacities and avert critical supply shortages. Furthermore, this position entails substantial involvement in cross-organizational initiatives, thereby contributing significantly to the fortification of UNFPA's overall logistics capability. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree required. An advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, International Commerce, Transportation, Logistics, or other related fields, or a professional Supply Chain Management certification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) at Level 4 or above and/or Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT-UK) at Level 4 or above is an added advantage. Project Management qualifications and certifications such as PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner certifications, PMP® or CAPM® from Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an additional asset. Knowledge and Experience: - A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressively responsible experience in public or private sector logistics is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the below key areas, with the understanding that these experiences may overlap: - At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in managing international freight operations (air, sea, and land transportation modalities) and pre-positioned stock management (including forecasting, warehousing, stock rotation, and replenishment strategies). - At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in managing international health supply chain operations with focus on temperature-sensitive logistics. - Proven experience in implementing logistics business transformation projects, especially those involving digitalisation and technological innovation. - Proven experience in implementing and managing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems within logistics operations, demonstrating successful integration of EDI technology to streamline supply chain processes is required. - Proficiency in managing large-scale logistics projects especially in the public health sector and establishing strategic public-private alliance/partnerships in the logistics industry. - Demonstrated expertise in change management, with a strong track record in guiding teams through significant organisational changes. - Experience in managing a team, particularly within a remote and/or matrix organizational structure is required. - Knowledge of global supply chain security, risk management, and compliance regulations is required. - Advanced proficiency in project management skills, with an emphasis on strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement is required. - Professional written and spoken presentation skills, including for the development of reports, presentations, and the ability to synthesize complex supply chain documents for both technical and non-technical audiences is required. - Strong interpersonal skills and capability to develop and maintain broad diversified partnerships is required. - Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is required. - Knowledge of UNFPA's country classification system, UNFPA's Strategic Plan, Strategy for Family Planning 2022-2030 and Acceleration Plan is an asset. - Knowledge of GS1 as a method for tracking products and services to enhance visibility of supply chains is an added advantage to this position. 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